Culture Notes: Sunlight -Full Days to Germination-~7-14 Planting Depth-Surface sow and gently press into soil but do NOT cover Germination Temperature-75 Fahrenheit Sowing-Direct or Indoors Days to Maturity-75

• * This Chamomile is often referred to as German Chamomile, and has been used since ancient times to treat a variety of disorders. It has been thought of as being the European version of the popular Asian herb Ginseng. * This daisy like variety grows taller and is sweeter than our other offering Roman Chamomile, which is most popular as a ground cover.
• * This annual plant is the most common species used for the herbal remedy Chamomile. It has a very high volatile oil content and, if prepared correctly, can be used to treat a variety of ailments including irritable bowel syndrome, and sore stomachs. * Chamomile is a fantastic herb to grow yourself because it is commonly produced incorrectly. Thus, most store bought Chamomile preparations will be very ineffective in treatments.
• * In recent medical literature from 2006, there were many promising results from medical testing of Chamomile, and its efficacy in being antispasmodic, anti-mutagenic, and anti-inflammatory. These medical tests are ongoing and likely to show further health benefits of consuming Chamomile. * If Chamomile is proven to be antimutagenic, as some tests have suggested, this could be a great herb for those who have high cancer risks lifestyles like smokers, excessive drinkers etc...
• * Chamomile is a very undemanding herb to grow and will tolerate a variety of soil conditions but will thrive ins sandy, well drained, alkaline soil conditions. * Chamomile doesn't require a lot of fertilizer like many other plants. In fact, a light side dressing of compost can usually provide all the nutrients that Chamomile needs to thrive.
• * The plants beautiful daisy like flowers are responsible for the healing properties of the plant. The petals yield the volatile oils and flavonoids which are linked to healthful benefits. * The beautiful flowers, which I find even more attractive than daisies, bloom profusely through the growing season and attract a lot of pollinator species like bees, butterflies etc...

* This Chamomile is often referred to as German Chamomile, and has been used since ancient times to treat a variety of disorders. It has been thought of as being the European version of the popular Asian herb Ginseng. * This daisy like variety grows taller and is sweeter than our other offering Roman Chamomile, which is most popular as a ground cover.